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Kathy Reakes
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Kathy Reaks has worked as a reporter in the local news business since 1984, starting as a news clerk and working her way up. She spent 17 years at Florida Today in Melbourne, Florida as a general assignment reporter, crime reporter, entertainment reporter and restaurant critic. She worked four years at Hometown News as a general assignment reporter, then another two years at Spacecoast Daily in Cocoa Beach, Florida. She attended Eastern Florida State College in Melbourne, Florida.
K9 Chases Down Driver Who Fled Scene Of CT Crash, Police Say
A man who fled the scene of a one-vehicle crash was nabbed by K9 officer Drago after a three-mile chase.
The incident took place in Tolland County on Wednesday, Oct. 5 in Stafford.
According to Connecticut State Police, troopers from Troop C responded to a report of a one-car motor vehicle collision in the area of Route 190 and Michelec Road.
As they were responding, witnesses reported that the vehicle's driver, identified as Worcester County resident Joseph Marengo, age 32, of, Southbridge, Massachusetts, had fled from the area on foot, allegedly leaving three passengers behin…
Long Island Crossing Guard Hit By SUV Critically Injured, Police Say
A Long Island crossing guard is in critical condition after being hit by an SUV while at work.
The incident took place in Glen Cove around 9 a.m., Thursday, Oct. 6 on Dosoris Lane.
According to Lt. John Nagle, of the Glen Cove Police, crossing guard Carlos Vasquez, age 58, was actively crossing pedestrians at the school crossing on Dosoris Lane at the intersection with Maple Avenue at the time of the accident.
Vasquez, of Glen Cove, was struck by a sport utility vehicle that was traveling southbound on Dosoris Lane, police said.
He suffered head injuries and was airlifte…
Popular Educator Named 2023 CT Teacher Of Year
Sporting blue hair and a wide smile, a popular science teacher has been named Connecticut's 2023 Teacher of the Year.
Carolyn Kielma, a science teacher at Bristol Eastern High School in Hartford County, was surprised by Gov. Ned Lamont on Thursday, Oct. 6, with a visit to the high school, which was followed by a schoolwide assembly celebrating the recognition with fellow educators, family, and students.
Kielma, who isn't just a teacher who puts in the hours and goes home, has taught the love of science for the past 15 years including classes in biology, biotechnology and forensics, environm…
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